Volca Drums: The Ideal Instrument for Thrifty Beat Producers

Since the '80s, analog drum machines have delivered snappy snare hits, thick bass kicks, and an old-school feel that many musicians and producers still prefer to acoustic drum kits. Korg keeps the tradition alive with the Volca Beats Analog Rhythm Machine. This entry-level analog beat box provides a powerful EDM production tool in a highly portable, battery-operated unit.

An Analog Drum Machine for On-The-Go Artists

Volca Beats is the ideal instrument for anyone looking for a portable analog drum machine. Weighing less than one pound, and complete with built-in speakers, Volca Beats is a truly just that. The unit runs on six AA batteries for approximately 10 hours. The unit may also be powered by regular AC power adapter if preferred (sold separately). It's also truly compact, with a minimal form factor and lightweight design. Volca Beats is one drum kit that won't weigh you down.

Analog Drum Sounds and Electribe-Inspired Sequencer

Volca Bass is not just an analog drum machine, it's also an Electribe-inspired 16-step sequencer, with onboard memory for storing 8 of your favorite patterns. That means you can immediately recall your favorite drum kits and patterns with the press of a button -- a totally modern twist on an otherwise analog beat box. Volca beats provides six analog drum parts (kick, snare, hi tom, lo tom, closed hi hat, and open hi hat) and four PCM drum parts (clap, claves, agogo, and crash) all of which are fully editable with knobs and buttons on the unit. Everything is right in front of you, so you can tweak and edit parameters until it sounds just the way you like it.

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Korg Volca Beats Analog Rhythm Machine

The Korg Volca Beats analog rhythm machine is part of Korg's Volca series -- a lineup of EDM production tools that also includes the Volca Keys lead synthesizer and Volca Bass synthesizer. Following in the footsteps of the monotron, monotribe, and MS-20 Mini analog synthesizers, these powerful and fun-to-use true-analog devices deliver a diverse array of fat sounds that can be obtained only from an analog synthesizer.

Each is also equipped with sequencing/recording capabilities for intuitively generating performances. Multiple volcas can be used in tandem via the vintage-style sync in/out, and with your favorite DAW software or MIDI keyboard via MIDI In. Battery operation and built-in speakers mean that you can conveniently play anywhere and anytime. These are the next-generation analog synthesizers, bringing you the ultimate sounds and grooves with ease and depth. Whether used together or by themselves, the volca series is poised to inject true analog power into any performance or studio setup!

Common Features:

SYNC jack and MIDI IN connector allow synchronized performance with multiple units or with your DAW
By using the sync jack you can enjoy synchronized playback with multiple volcas or with a monotribe. You can also use the "SyncKontrol" iPhone app to wirelessly control tap tempo, swing settings, and synchronized playback with iOS music apps via WIST.

The MIDI IN connector lets you synchronize with other devices, as well as play the volca from any MIDI keyboard. You can also send note messages from your DAW and use the volca as an analog sound module.

Self-tuning function (Volca Bass and Keys only)
Until now, the problem with analog synthesizers has been that the pitch would drift over time, or because of changes in temperature. Volca solves this by providing a Self-tuning function that constantly tunes the oscillators. You'll never need to tune during a performance, or wait for the pitch to stabilize after turning the power on.

Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere
With its compact size, battery operation, and built-in speaker, it's easy to take the volca anywhere and perform any time.

Convenient functions for incredible ease of use:

- Sync In and Out allows clock sync of multiple instruments from the volca Series as well as Korg's Monotribe
- MIDI In for note entry, plus external sync and control from your DAW
- Go-anywhere analogue: play anywhere with the built-in speaker and optional battery power

Even today, more than thirty years after the age dominated by analog synthesizers, we just can't let go of the sound of analog rhythm machines. Those thick sounds have the power to stand up to guitar and acoustic drums, and are still indispensable for track-making or live performance. The Volca Beats gives you those analog drums plus the easy-to-use step sequencer of the Electribe; it lets you turn your inspiration into reality and generate beats with the best high quality sounds.

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